AUT 245 - Automotive Chassis Systems

Description
This course provided in-depth training in automotive chassis systems and related electronic-controls. Students perform hands-on diagnosis and service of chassis-system components, including: anti-lock brakes, regenerative braking, stability control, electronic steering, and electronically-controlled suspension systems.

Recommended Skills: Automotive Technology students must be able to read and comprehend complex technical information and instructions.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 4

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Automotive
Discipline: AUT

Major Course Revisions: Prefix
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220216T10:09:40
Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Inspect and disassemble components in the following automotive systems, as defined by ASE Education Foundation: Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Electrical.

2. Repair and replace components in the following automotive systems, as defined by ASE Education Foundation: Brakes: Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Electrical.

3. Diagnose failed components in the following automotive systems, as defined by ASE Education Foundation: Brakes: Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Electrical.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
I. Chassis Mechanical Fundamentals

a. Review of Brake Systems

b. Review of Suspension, Steering, & Alignment

c. Chassis Electronic Controls

i. Anti-Lock Brakes

ii. Regenerative Braking

iii. Electronic Steering Systems

iv. Stability-Control Systems

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture and demonstration: 20-40%

Group projects: 20-40%

Laboratory exercises: 20-40%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: AUT 147 and AUT 148
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with IRW: NA
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 4
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Program Accreditation Requirement (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Standard requirements of the Automotive Technology department apply. ASE certifications required to teach this course are A4, A5, and A6.

General Room Request: Automotive Classroom in Tassell M-TEC. Auto Lab space

Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
AP Min. Score:
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Automotive Technology, A.A.A.S., Automotive Technology Certificate
People Soft Course ID Number: 104475
Course CIP Code: 47.9999